The Nest: An Anthology of the Unreal

Imaginary. Nostalgic. Otherworldly. These are the words that
inspire the creators of Quail Bell
Magazine every day. Since 2010, The Quail Bell Crew has explored the arts,
history, folklore, and other oddities through a variety of fiction and
non-fiction forms. This anthology represents a sampling of their favorite short
stories and poems from 2010–2012.

Paperback6" x 9"ISBN: 978-1-9399300-9-5

Praise for The Nest: An Anthology of the Unreal

“Richmond has a rising star for arts, literature, and
culture coverage: Quail Bell Magazine. The
mag is online but also features an in-the-flesh print version called Quail Bell Express. Their line-up of
editors, writers, art directors and social media gurus all fall within college
age range, which is a boon to their publication. The vibe is serious yet
youthful, with a sense of commitment that hopefully translates to longevity.”-- Richmond
Arts Review
“The third issue of Quail Bell, from Richmond, Virginia,
also contains numerous short essays, here focusing on Baltimore and Washington,
DC. One particularly memorable work looks at the DC neighborhood of Anacostia,
gentrification, and the current state of DC’s Old Town; another goes inside
offbeat spaces in Baltimore. There’s some humor as well — for whatever reason,
Victorian street urchin humor is a sort of comedic gift that keeps on giving.
And there’s a good-sized visual arts component here, too, from a collection of
drawings to some beautiful photos of a small town near Guadalajara, to an
interview with photographer Alexander C. Kafka. In the end, Quail Bell felt
like the record of a tightly-knit community; time will tell what else emerges.”
-- Tobias
Carroll, Vol. 1 Brooklyn
“[The second issue of] Quail Bell is a lovely, perfect-bound
publication helmed by Christine Stoddard that features a mixture of fiction,
essay and memoir writing, side by side with grayscale art. Deceptively
beautiful in its presentation, there’s a dark subversiveness that runs through
the content with discussions on Countess Bathory, Greek sex practices and
haunted cities. It’s a capital-R Romantic vision brought to print, and one
that’s well worth seeking out.”
-- Tenebrous Kate, Love Train for the Tenebrous Empire

About the Editors
Jade Miller is a 2011 graduate of Virginia Commonwealth
University. Shortly after graduating from VCU, she served as an assistant
editor at Quail Bell Magazine. Now
she studies education at the University of Richmond, aspiring to one day teach
English to gifted high school students.Christine Stoddard is a 2012 graduate of Virginia
Commonwealth University. She founded Quail
Bell Magazine in 2010. Now she runs Quail Bell Press & Productions,
LLC, and writes full-time. Christine lives in Richmond, Virginia, with her
sister.